Sidmouth Esplanade – Salcombe Hill Cliff loop from Sidmouth

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Sidmouth Esplanade – Salcombe Hill Cliff loop from Sidmouth

Easy

4.4

(12)

137

hikers

Sidmouth Esplanade – Salcombe Hill Cliff loop from Sidmouth

01:47

6.95km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Parking

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187 m

Sidmouth Esplanade

Highlight • Beach

Cliffs flank either side of Sidmouth Esplanade which has been the scene of promenading since the 18th century. Until then, Sidmouth was a quiet fishing village but the fashionable appetite …

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725 m

Salcombe Hill Cliff

Highlight • Beach

Panorama over the Impressive red cliffs!

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1.13 km

Sidmouth Ford

Highlight • Structure

If deeper than your cranks and you don't want to get your feet wet, there is a pedestrian footbridge where you can wheel the bike over.

If you want to …

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1.18 km

River Sid Ford

Highlight • Bridge

This pretty ford over the River Sid can be cycled across if you are careful on the slope, which can be slippery at times. There's a little bridge you can …

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3.64 km

The Byes Riverside Walk

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This lovely green corridor follows the River Sid south from Sidford to the sea. Although it forms part of the National Cycle Network it's usually pretty quiet.

Riding to the …

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6.66 km

Church of St Giles and St Nicholas

Highlight • Religious Site

The church is open every day from 9am to 5pm except when services are taking place. Enjoy the peace of this 160 year-old church with its 15th century tower and …

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